Monday, July 6, 2015

Motoring Monday's: Old Fashioned Soda Fountains

There are still 37 functioning soda fountains in
operation in Kansas. The custom of ordering a soda fountain drink was named one
of the 8 Wonders of Kansas Customs in 2012.

The Potwin Drug Store in Topeka has the oldest operating
fountain in the state. It’s been in operation since 1902 in the Old Prairie
Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site. The 1950’s Stanley Knight soda fountain at
The Old Store in Johnson, located in the far southwest corner of the state, is
in an original 1920 oak back bar. A U-shaped bar with Formica counter built in
1968 can be found at the Irwin Potter Drug store in Anthony, and they
specialize in freshly-squeezed cherry limeades. The back bar in the 13-stool
fountain at Ray’s Pharmacy in Quinter dates back to 1904 and there’s even a
brass rail to rest your feet.

Take a step back in time, order a drink and enjoy. To
learn more about all the soda fountains in Kansas, check out the Kansas Sampler
webpage here.

6 comments:

So fun! You don't want to miss the confections of the Linger Longer Soda Fountain & Sandwich Shop in Bennington, KS. In addition to the yummy sodas, shakes, sundaes and more, you'll also love the games for kids and their Dr. Pepper memorabilia connection - the second largest of it's kind!